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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,220.40, 12,340.20 and 4,713.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,220.40, 12,340.20 and 4,713.20 is: 7,075.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,220.40 : 12,340.20 = 4,713.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,220.40/12,340.20 = 4,713.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,220.40x = 12,340.20 × 4,713.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,220.40x = 58,161,830.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,161,830.64/8,220.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,075.30

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